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Decorative Objects For Sale
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New Haven Crystal Bonbonniere, Hand-Sculpted Contemporary Crystal
Located in Geneve, CH
New haven crystal bonbonniere, hand-sculpted contemporary crystal
Decorative vase
Hand-sculpted in crystal
Measures: W 13, H 12, D 13 cm
The new haven crystal bonbonniere is th...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Post-Modern Sculpture Brutante B in Terracotta Lacquered Handmade Metal
Located in Gamboa, PA
Post-modern sculpture Brutante B in terracotta lacquered metal handmade in Panama by Fi.
Brutantes Presents a series of functional sculptural objects created from the mixture, abs...
Category
2010s Panamanian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Nugget L Vase Resin Bottle Green Dark Salmon
Located in barasso, IT
Nugget vase, clear bottle green and matt dark salmon
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Measures: L - ø 2...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Decorative Objects
Materials
Resin
Soho Crystal Book End, Handsculpted Contemporary Crystal
Located in Geneve, CH
Soho crystal book end, hand-sculpted contemporary crystal
Decorative vase
Hand-sculpted in crystal
Measures: W 10, H 19, D 6.5 cm
The reflectio...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Dante Baldelli, Futurist "Soccer Player" Plate, Reproduced by Fictilia, Italy 70
Located in Firenze, IT
Futurist "Soccer player" plate based on a design by Dante Baldelli, executed by Ceramica Rometti 1934 and Reproduced by Fictilia, Faenza Italy in 1971
N. 12/250
Measures : Heig...
Category
1970s Italian Futurist Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Table Box Enamel on Guilloche Hand Painted Miniature Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Square box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guillochè also on the sides. In the center, a beautiful hand painted tempera miniature on a vegetable ivory plate depicting the portrait of a 19th century lady, signed by the painter Anna Maria Manfriani. Dimensions cm. 12 x 12 x 2.5. Weight gr. 618. Designed by Franco Salimbeni in 1976 and manufactured in Florence in some specimens with various subjects and different colors, in the headquarters of the Salimbeni Company with completely manual execution by artisan artists with thick slab and large reinforcements suitable for withstanding numerous enamelled firings at about 800° C.
Miniature is a very ancient technique which consists of painting works in small proportions.
It was born for the decoration of the first letter of the paragraph of the books.
Over the years, however, this technique is refined and enriched, then moving on to precious personal items.
Hand painted miniatures can be done with multiple different techniques.
The most important that we use on our articles are of three kinds:
1) Fire enamel.
2) Water tempera on an ivory plate.
3) Painted on mother-of-pearl.
Fire enameled miniatures:
On a first layer of enamel generally white or very clear or even transparent suitably liquefied at a temperature of about 750 ° C, the chosen subject is painted using miniature colors which are as many colored crystals, ground and reduced to a very fine, almost impalpable powder washed and purified in distilled water with the addition of small quantities of deoxidizing acids which, diluted with essential oils (usually essential oil of solder), can be mixed to form a palette of colors.
With very fine sable hair brushes you draw the subject starting from the perimeter and then gradually adding various layers of color.
It is necessary to carry out various firings very often so that the colors harden and are not absorbed by the underlying glaze as, during the subsequent firings at 750 ° C, during liquefaction, it would spread irremediably. Hence the need to form the painting a little at a time, cooking it numerous times.
Therefore it is necessary to proceed with numerous retouching, often overlapping different colors that only the painter's experience knows. A beautiful miniature needs from 20 to over 50 firings and is finished when the painter deems he does not have to further intervene.
Some colors must have darker tones than others because then, by superimposing the transparent enamel placed at the end of the miniature, they fade. This transparent layer, called “fondant” in jargon, must be smoothed and polished like all other translucent enamel colors.
The miniatures with water tempera colors are painted on real ivory...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver
Hippo Chair Made in 2154 Minutes by Diego Faivre Minute Manufacture Design
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Everyday functional art handmade, customised design
Say ‘Au Revoir’ to the expected, and a big hello to Diego Faivre’s Minute Manufacture designs.
Offering an intimate insight into the design process, Diego Faivre’s Minute Manufacture serves as a creative homage to the idiom “time is money...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay, Acrylic, Foam
Ophelia Green Crystal T-Light Holder, Hand-Sculpted Contemporary Crystal
Located in Geneve, CH
Ophelia green crystal T-light holder, hand-sculpted contemporary crystal
Decorative vase
Hand-sculpted in crystal
Measures: W 9, H 7.8, D 9 cm
The Ophelia green crystal T-Light...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Large Daum Nancy Flower Enameled Cameo Art Nouveau Vase
By Daum
Located in Dallas, TX
DAUM NANCY Cameo and Enameled Art Nouveau Glass vase
circa 1900
Enameled and acid etched with mottled glass.
Signed: 'Daum Nancy' with the Cross of Lorraine
Height: 9.3 Inches (23.5cm)
Condition: Very Good condition and appearance with no issues detected.
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Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Emerald Green Goat Skin Covered Wooden Cylinder Box in the Style of Aldo Tura
By Aldo Tura
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a beautiful emerald green goat skin cylinder box with a brass pineapple finial on lid and wooden interior in the style of Aldo Tura.
Category
1950s European Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Hestian Light Series by Studio Chora, Table Lamp, Green Lacquer, Made-To-Order
By Studio Chora
Located in Albuquerque, NM
Designed by Studio Chora, Hestian, 2022.
The Hestian series of organic light sculptures are one-of-a-kind and hand moulded from a composite paper clay ...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster, Paper
Hakou B Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Grey Hakou B tray by Mason Editions
Dimensions: 36 × 30 × 11 cm
Materials: Glass and iron
Colours: transparent, fume or light pink glass + black metal base
All the poetry, deli...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Rotonda Large Storage Unit Design by CARA \ DAVIDE for Uniqka
By Uniqka
Located in Türkali, 34
Rotonda is a collection of boxes, having an outstanding lid, doubling as a valet tray. Celebrating leather in its essence and as a structural mater...
Category
2010s Turkish Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper, Steel
Table Box Fired Enamel on Guillochè Arab-Style Ornament Sterling Silver Salimben
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular box with rounded corners in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guillochè with hand-engraved and enamelled Arab-style ornament. Dimensio...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Peach Mould Project by Theodora Alfredsdottir
Located in Geneve, CH
Peach Mould Project by Theodora Alfredsdottir
Unique
Materials: Jesmonite
Dimensions: 120 x 90 x 35 mm
Theodora Alfredsdottir is a product design studio based in London.
Theo...
Category
2010s English Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Cement
Sarreguemines Green Majolica Glazed Fern Leaf Server, France, 1870
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Sarreguemines, a Majolica glazed green leaf shaped server, France, circa 1870.
Shaped as a large single Fern leaf. Precise mold work, with a strong g...
Category
Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Nashville Crystal T-Light Holder, Handsculpted Contemporary Crystal
Located in Geneve, CH
Nashville crystal T-light holder, handsculpted contemporary crystal
Decorative vase
Handsculpted in crystal
Measures: W 8, H 18, D 8 cm
The Nashville crystal T-Light holder rad...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Green on Green Folded Striped Glass Handkerchief Vase, circa 1960s
Located in London, GB
Heavy hand made striped art glass handkerchief vase, in a beautiful green on green colourway. The vase has a lovely folded organic shape. It is in very good condition. Measuring diam...
Category
1960s Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Antique Green Opaline Uranium Glass Tazza Bowl, 19th Century
Located in Rostock, MV
Opaline Alabaster glass with turned-out wavy rim.
Enamel and gilding decoration featuring vines and grapes.
Bohemia, 19th century.
Category
19th Century Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Opaline Glass
Danish Kähler HAK Jug / Pitcher with Uranium Glaze by Nils Kähler, 1930s-1940s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Art Deco ceramic jug or pitcher designed by Nils Kähler and made by Herman A. Kählers ceramic workshop in the 1930s or 40s.
The jug is decorated ...
Category
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Green Mould Project by Theodora Alfredsdottir
Located in Geneve, CH
Green Mould project by Theodora Alfredsdottir
Unique
Materials: Jesmonite
Dimensions: 120 x 90 x 35 mm
Theodora Alfredsdottir is a product design studio based in London.
Theo...
Category
2010s English Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Cement
Daphne Small Tray Design by Uniqka Design House for Uniqka
By Uniqka
Located in Türkali, 34
Daphne is a tray, expressing the elegance, structure, and delicacy of leather.
In addition to serving as a place mat on a classy dining table, Daphne may serve as a valet tray in any room at home or at work.
Daphne is a beautiful and functional tray with a simple yet meaningful shape and exquisite leather knitting. The special bordering leather knitting decorates the tray, amplifies the storage function, and strengthens the standing base.
Daphne is handcrafted with two layers of the eco-friendly vegetable-tanned leather. The exquisite, twisted leather...
Category
2010s Turkish Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
Salviati Murano Sommerso Merlot Red Peach Italian Art Glass Owl Bird Sculpture
By Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage murano hand blown sommerso technique Italian art glass owl sculpture. Documented to the Salviati Company, and signed "Salviati" underneath. The own has white on cle...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murrine, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Green Bowl Mould Project by Theodora Alfredsdottir
Located in Geneve, CH
Green bowl mould project by Theodora Alfredsdottir
Unique
Materials: Jesmonite
Dimensions: 110 x 110 x 25 mm
Theodora Alfredsdottir is a product design studio based in London. ...
Category
2010s English Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Cement
Post-modern sculpture Brutante E in terracotta lacquered handmade metal
Located in Gamboa, PA
Post-modern sculpture Brutante E in terracotta lacquered metal handmade in Panama by Fi.
Brutantes presents a series of functional sculptural objects created from the mixture, abstr...
Category
2010s Panamanian Post-Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Four Planters by Wilhelm Kåge, 1950s Gustavsberg, Scandinavian Design
Located in Stockholm, SE
Four planters with two dishes of model Planta designed by Wilhelm Kåge ay Gustavsberg. The larger once are 13 x 13 cm and 11 cm high (5.2" x 5.2" x 4.4")...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Peach Bowl Mould Project by Theodora Alfredsdottir
Located in Geneve, CH
Peach bowl mould Project by Theodora Alfredsdottir
Unique
Materials: Jesmonite
Dimensions: 110 x 110 x 25 mm
Theodora Alfredsdottir is a product desig...
Category
2010s English Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Cement
Pair of Elegant Green Carafes
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A pair of slice cut, elegant green glass serving carafes.
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Pink Hakou a Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Pink Hakou Aatray by Mason Editions
Dimensions: 39 × 32 × 11 cm
Materials: glass and iron
Colours: transparent, fume or light pink glass + black metal base
All the poetry, deli...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
1960s Extra Large Industrial Casting Foundry Mould '2416'
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s extra large industrial casting foundry mould (2416)
1960s extra large industrial casting foundry mould – We recently cleared the Victorian...
Category
1960s English Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Cast Stone
Hand Made Red Orange Yellow Clear Art Glass Bowl, circa 1960s
Located in London, GB
Heavy hand made art glass bowl in a beautiful red, orange, yellow and clear colourway. The bowl has a lovely curved organic shape. It is in very good condition, with some scratching....
Category
1960s Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Petrol Green Fugit Vase by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Petrol green fugit vase by Mason Editions
Design: Matteo Fiorini
Dimensions: 12 × 15 × 34 cm
Materials: Iron, Pirex glass
Fugit vase consists of a metal sheet that seems to tur...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Contemporary Handcrafted Ceramic Vase, Italia, 2023
Located in Madrid, ES
An Italian ceramic vase with a baluster-shaped body and a cylindrical neck painted Yelloew. The vase featured two handles made of 3 connected ceramic rings and an engraved lines deco...
Category
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Dialogue Large Planter with Orange Glaze by WL Ceramics
By Lex Pott
Located in Geneve, CH
Dialogue large planter with Orange Glaze by WL CERAMICS
Design: Lex Pott
Materials: Porcelain, orange glaze
Dimensions: H144 x Ø62 cm
Also available:
Sizes: Medium and Small.
...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Modern Fiberglass Indoor/Outdoor Green Planter from Costantini, Cosimo, in Stock
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Cosimo Modern fiberglass planter from Costantini is usable inside or out and is shown here in a neon green color but can be specified in the color of your choice. Also available in matte or semi gloss.
Measures 47" round by 51" H.
About Costantini Design
Costantini has been a trusted source for custom furniture, objects and lighting for a global client base since 2002. Its founder and owner, William Stuart...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Fiberglass, Lacquer
Pair of French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Ormolu Picture Frames
By Christofle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and extremely high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI St. Belle Époque period ormolu picture frames signed and stamped Christofle. Each free standing picture frame displays beautiful intricately detailed swaging fabric garlands at the base with lovely richly chased blooming flowers tied at the center with a charming ribbon and draped over knobs at each side. Elegant laurel branches center a fine rosette at each side set on a hammered background with wrap around reeded bands and delicate beaded borders. The striking pierced top crown displays exceptional richly chased berried laurel branches tied with a ribbon all in a superb satin and burnished finish.
Christofle is a renowned manufacturer of fine silver founded in Paris by Charles Christofle in 1830. Artists and designers such as the famous Parisian Silversmith Antoine Perrin (AP), Man Ray, Jean Cocteau, Gio Ponti, Andrée Putman and Richard Hutton...
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Ormolu
Ceramic Vase by Malwina Konopacka, 2021
Located in Porto, PT
Ceramic vase by Malwina Konopacka, polish designer.
blue and yellow vase with a effect of confetti
handmade.
Category
2010s Polish Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Astonishing Rare Green Vase Designed By Flavio Poli for Seguso
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing Green Rare Vase Designed By Flavio Poli for Seguso
in Murano Glass. It's a sculpture.
The item is in excellent condition.
Dimension:
1,96 x 1,37 x 9,84 H inches
5 c...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Art Deco Ladies Perfume Glass Atomizer, c1930
Located in Devon, England
This fabulous Art Deco atomiser is an absolute delight. Cut glass body with multi angled edges is in a beautiful amber colour with black silk bulb an...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Decorative Objects
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Cotto Fugit Vases by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Cotto Fugit vase by Mason Editions.
Dimensions: 12 × 15 × 34 cm
Materials: Iron
Colours: Sage green, petrol green, light grey, black, cotto, blue.
Fugit vase consists of a met...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Belle Époque Period Ormolu Candlesticks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and very high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. Belle Époque Period ormolu candlesticks. Each candlestick is raised by a fine scalloped base with a delicat...
Category
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Ormolu
Cotto Fugit Vase by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Cotto Fugit vase vase by Mason Editions
Dimensions: 12 × 15 × 34 cm
Materials: Iron
Colours: sage green, petrol green, light grey, black, cotto, blue
Fugit vase consists of a ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Octagonal Green Centrepiece / Vide Poche by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1950s
By Fontana Arte
Located in London, GB
Beautiful and unique octagonal centrepiece or vide poche signed Fontana Arte.
Green Art Glass. A remarkable piece for a study or living room.
Signed FX
Italy 1950s.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Daphne Large Tray Design by Uniqka Design House for Uniqka
By Uniqka
Located in Türkali, 34
Daphne is a tray, expressing the elegance, structure, and delicacy of leather.
In addition to serving as a place mat on a classy dining table, Daphne may serve as a valet tray in an...
Category
2010s Turkish Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
Burnt Orange Square under the Surface by Theodora Alfredsdottir
Located in Geneve, CH
Burnt orange square under the surface by Theodora Alfredsdottir.
Unique.
Materials: jesmonite, glass top.
Dimensions: 160 x 160 x 50 mm.
Theodora Alfredsdottir is a product des...
Category
2010s English Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Cement
Set of 2 Petrol Green Fugit Vases by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 petrol green fugit vases by Mason Editions.
Design: Matteo Fiorini
Dimensions: 12 × 15 × 34 cm
Materials: Iron, Pirex glass.
Fugit vase consists of a metal sheet that ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Murano Sommerso Green and Yellow Ice Glass Vase by Alessandro Mandruzzato, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautifully elegant designed by Allesandro Mandurzatto and made in Murano Italy a table vase designed of artistically shaped textured sides and faceted edges, the contrasting colors ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Green Leather Desk Set by Jacques Adnet, France, 1950s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rich brown leather desk set by Jacques Adnet, France, 1950s.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
1980s Art Glass Bowl by Bruce Pizzichillo
By Bruce Pizzichillo
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Art glass bowl by artist Bruce Pizichillo, beautiful yellow/orange colors.
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Rex Vase by Willem Van Hooff
Located in Geneve, CH
Rex Vase by Willem Van Hooff
Core Vessel Series
Dimensions: W 35 x D 10 x H 39 cm (Dimensions may vary as pieces are hand-made and might present slight variations in sizes)
Materials...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
French Lettuce Leaf Cachepot Jardinière Jean Roger, Paris, France
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and rare hand-made French green ceramic lettuce cabbage leaf or flower plant leaf cachepot jardinière plant or flowerpot holder from M...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Émile Gallé Art Nouveau Cameo Vase, Umbellifers Decor, France, circa 1904
By Emile Gallé
Located in Vienna, AT
Large baluster-shaped vase with a large, round base, conically narrowing to a tubular vase body with a wide beaded ring just below the narrow opening with...
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Set of 2 Orange and Cherry Vases by WL Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Orange and Cherry vases by WL Ceramics - WL-20219
Designer: Norman Trapman
Materials: Porcelain
Dimensions: H37 x Ø12 cm
Also available in different colors and shapes....
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Candle Holder Light by Neri & Hu in Orange Blown Glass
By Neri & Hu
Located in Milan, IT
The candlelight rests gently in the center of The Light lamp holder and remains almost as if trapped inside. The blown glass of which the object is made seems to be the hollow of a h...
Category
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Fugit Vases by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of fugit vases by Mason Editions
Dimensions: 12 × 15 × 34 cm
Materials: Iron
Colors: sage green, petrol green, light grey, black, cotto, blue
Fugit vase consists of a met...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Orange and Cherry Vase by WL Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Orange and cherry vase by WL Ceramics
Designer: Norman Trapman
Materials: Porcelain
Dimensions: H 37 x Ø 12 cm
Also available in different colors and shapes
At WL CERAMICS w...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
1960s Very Large Industrial Casting Foundry Mould '2310'
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Very large industrial casting foundry mould (2310)
1960’s Very large industrial casting foundry mould – We recently cleared the Victorian warehouses of Derwent Foundry on the...
Category
1960s English Vintage Decorative Objects
Materials
Cast Stone
Super Color Crusty Fat Lava Multi-Color Vase Scheurich, Germany WGP, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
fat lava art vase, heavy brutalist glaze.
Producer:
Scheurich, Germany.
Decade:
1970s.
This original vintage vase was produced in the 1970s in ...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Antique, New and Vintage Decorative Objects
Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style.
Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.
Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation. Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?
Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”
To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.
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